Celtic loaned striker Junior Adamu, winger Joel Mvuka and defender Benjamin Arthur on deadline day.
Austrian international Adamu was the first to arrive on the final day of the window, arriving from Bundesliga club SC Freiburg, with the possibility of making the move permanent this summer.
He began his senior career at Liefering in Austria, before moving to RB Salzburg, St. Gallen and Freiburg, where he scored seven goals in 67 games in all competitions.
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The 24-year-old, who has been capped nine times by Austria but is yet to score for his country, said Celtic television: “I’m very excited to be here and I can’t wait to get started. I want to do my best for this club and try to win the title, also the cup, and score a lot of goals and help the team, and I also want to improve as a player.
“I spoke with the manager and he gave me good motivation, and I trust him, he gave me that confidence, he explained to me how the system works and I feel the bond is really strong.
“I’m dangerous in the box and I’m hungry for goals. That’s what the manager sees in me and I want to show it on the pitch.”
Arthur “honored” by an “exciting decision”
Benjamin Arthur has joined Celtic on loan from Brentford
Celtic then confirmed the arrival of Benjamin Arthur loaned by Brentford until the end of the season.
The 20-year-old centre-back made his first-team debut in the Premier League earlier this season, playing his part in a League Cup third round victory over Aston Villa.
Arthur, who played for England at youth level, added: “I’m really honored and happy to be joining Celtic. They’re one of the biggest clubs in the world so it’s a really exciting move for me.
“I know we have a quality team with guys who have won a lot already, and I can’t wait to join them and hope to play my part in bringing more success to the club and our fans.
“We have a lot of challenges ahead and I am ready to take them on and ready to do everything I can to help the club achieve everything it can.”
Mvuka joins despite medical problem
Winger Joel Mvuka played against Celtic at Bodø/Glimt in 2022
Celtic also added a winger Joel, wake up on a loan of Lorient.
The Norwegian – who arrives until the end of the season – became the club’s fifth and final arrival during the January transfer window.
There is an option to buy the 22-year-old, who was expected to join the club on a permanent deal before medical issues threw that decision into doubt.
Mvuka said Celtic television: “It feels really good to finally be here. What comes to mind after playing at Celtic Park was before the match, when the fans were singing You’ll Never Walk Alone, and I thought ‘Wow!’
“I was teammates with Sebastian Tounekti at Bodø/Glimt and I know him very well so I’m looking forward to finally seeing him again.
“I’m a fast winger, I can play left or right, I’m good with the ball and I can’t wait to get started.”
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Celtic also interested in former Arsenal and Liverpool players midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
There is no rush for a deal to be made because he is a free agent.
Oxlade-Chamberlain is currently training with Arsenal and Mikel Arteta has refused to rule out his signing.
With Arsenal’s growing injury list, Oxlade-Chamberlain’s experience could be a welcome addition
Celtic reject third bid for Engels
Celtic’s Arne Engels wanted by Forest
Meanwhile, Celtic rejected Nottingham Forest’s third offer for the midfielder position. Arne Engels worth up to £25 million.
The Premier League club wanted to pay a guaranteed fee of £20m for Engels, with £5m in add-ons.
Celtic considered the offer for their club record signing, but ultimately turned down the offer. They had previously rejected Forest’s first two offers for the 22-year-old, with the previous bid being worth £17.3million.
Celtic have no plans to sell Engel in this window and on Sunday boss Martin O’Neill said he hoped the club would reject any offer.
Engels was signed from Augsburg for £11 million in August 2024 and has two and a half years remaining on his contract with Celtic.
There were three exits from Celtic Park on deadline day as Stephen Welsh returned to Motherwell on loan, goalkeeper Tobi Oluwayemi moved to Leyton Orient on a permanent contract and Johnny Kenny signed for Bolton Wanderers on loan until the end of the season.
